PostDoc Position in the Department of Plant Pathology at Kansas State University
Dr. Toomajian’s Molecular Population Genetics Lab investigates genetic variation in natural populations of plants and fungi with an aim of understanding the genetics of adaptation. The lab spans the intersection of computational biology, evolution, and functional genomics. We are recruiting a highly motivated postdoc to help analyze Arabidopsis next-generation transcriptome sequence to characterize gene expression variation. This project is laying the groundwork for studies of the genetic control and evolution of gene expression and the integration with population genomics data. The candidate will also participate in the lab’s fungal population genomics projects, and training on techniques related to all projects is available.
Toomajian lab website https://sites.google.com/site/toomajianlab/
NSF Arabidopsis 2010 project website http://seqr-1.biology.utah.edu/NSF2010/index.html
Department website www.plantpath.ksu.edu
The lab interacts with K-State’s Ecological Genomics Institute http://ecogen.ksu.edu/
The area of emphasis for this position will be bioinformatics and genomics. The successful candidate may develop independent projects related to the main goals of the lab. This position requires excellent independent discretion and judgment and may involve some supervision of graduate and/or undergraduate students.
Qualifications include: PhD in a Biosciences field, Computer programming skills (i.e., C/C++, Python, PERL, Ruby, or R), Familiarity with the UNIX/LINUX computer-operating environment and with databases, Experience in and/or knowledge of bioinformatics and statistical analysis
Other preferred qualifications include: Previous experience with molecular biology laboratory techniques, Experience working with next-generation sequencing datasets and analysis tools, Experience analyzing RNA-Seq data, Knowledge of population genetics and/or molecular evolution.
Application procedure: See full ad with complete instructions at: http://www.plantpath.ksu.edu/doc1303.ashx
A complete application must include: 1) a cover letter that includes timing of availability for this position and lists your research interests in working in the lab of Dr. Toomajian; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement describing your relevant educational and research experiences and how they relate to the qualifications (necessary and preferred) of the position (2 pages maximum); 4) up to 3 reprints; and 5) arrange to have 3 professional letters of recommendation sent.
All application materials may be sent as hard copies or PDF documents electronically.
E-mailed applications should be sent to plantpath@ksu.edu Use “Genome bioinformatics position” in subject line of email to ensure your application materials are received.
Deadline for applications: 02/20/2012.
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background checks required.
Christopher Toomajian
Assistant Professor
Kansas State University
Department of Plant Pathology
4024 Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center
Manhattan, KS 66506
office: (785) 532-0879
fax: (785) 532-5692
toomajia@ksu.edu
http://sites.google.com/site/toomajianlab/